Dr. Keith P Melancon M.D.,
Orthopedist
3688 Veterans Memorial Dr Suite 200 Hattiesburg MS, 39401About
Dr. Keith Melancon is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Hattiesburg, MS. Dr. Melancon specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Melancon tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1991
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1991
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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